Aloe pretoriensis hybrid - 5ga jeff_chemnic forming a rosette at the

forming a rosette at the base of the plant

once classified as a variety of Aloe marlothii but now recognized as its own species

It likely originated as a hybrid involving Aloe koenenii

and small succulent plantings where its form can be appreciated at close range

with regular irrigation needed in dry weather but avoiding excessive water to prevent rot

Aloe pretoriensis hybrid - 5ga jeff_chemnic forming a rosette at theA solitary rosette forming Aloe that grows a trunk to as tall as 3 feet and topped with an 18 inch to 3 feet wide head of light bluish green leaves. In late fall into winter the single branching inflorescence reaches to 6 feet and rises above the leaves with conical racemes of bright red flowers. This is an open hybrid with A. pretoriensis. Parentage is unknown. Size and shape of the plants seems to vary dramatically.